Sydney International Piano Competition launches in gala style
Jurors set the bar daringly high for the 32 competitors with a masterclass in style and technique.
July 6, 2016
Clive Paget
Clive Paget is a former Limelight Editor, now Editor-at-Large, and a tour leader for Limelight Arts Travel. Based in London after three years in New York, he writes for The Guardian, BBC Music Magazine, Gramophone, Musical America and Opera News. Before moving to Australia, he directed and developed new musical theatre for London’s National Theatre.
Articles by Clive Paget
Magdalena Kožená returns to her first musical love
The Czech mezzo-soprano talks about her new album and describes her life-long love affair with Monteverdi. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 4, 2016
Review: Romantic Fantasies (Sydney Symphony)
Gluzman dazzles, while Sung's dramatic Berlioz is truly fantastique.
June 30, 2016
Review: Armida (Pinchgut Opera)
★★★★☆ Star turns (and zombies) help Haydn’s musical sorceress cast her spell. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 25, 2016
Felicity Lott: Down-to-earth Dame
‘Flott’ reflects on her career, a lifetime partnership with Graham Johnson and how she felt winning the Legion d’Honneur. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 24, 2016
Review: The Love for Three Oranges (Opera Australia)
Prokofiev’s fruity soufflé proves the perfect snack opera for today.
June 23, 2016
Review: OUR land people stories (Bangarra Dance Theatre)
★★★★☆ Kinship and art transcend pain and loss in diverse dance triptych. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 19, 2016
Review: Hollywood Rhapsody (Sydney Symphony)
★★★★★ John Wilson’s passion and panache has Sydney shouting Hooray for Hollywood. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 19, 2016
John Wilson’s transatlantic musical love affair
The British maestro explains his passion for MGM and why he believes his home team needs support. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 17, 2016
Review: Carmen (Opera Australia)
John Bell's 'Cuban' take on Bizet offers a lot to sing and dance about.
June 17, 2016
Collapse of Sydney Sings threatens Brisbane Baroque
Financial concerns arise after Executive Director checks himself into a medical institution. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 16, 2016
John Bell on consummating his love affair with Carmen
Opera’s self-confessed “new boy” talks about sexual tension, operatic frustrations and rolling with the punches. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 15, 2016
Review: Lang Lang plays Grieg (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Chinese pianist's Grieg intrigues, if suffering from ideas overload.
June 11, 2016